Fes Jdid, UNESCO Heritage district in Fez, Morocco
Fes Jdid is a quarter in the heart of Fez with wide streets, large residential buildings, and the Royal Palace surrounded by fortified walls and gates. The area contains souks, public hammams, and religious buildings that form the urban core of this historic neighborhood.
The quarter was founded in 1276 during the Marinid dynasty as an administrative center for the city. A Jewish quarter known as the Mellah later developed here, reflecting the area's diverse population.
The quarter contains several mosques, traditional hammams, and souks where you can watch local residents going about their daily routines. These spaces show how different communities lived side by side and shared the same neighborhoods over many generations.
You can reach this quarter through several gates including Bab Dekkakin and explore the local souks selling traditional Moroccan goods. It helps to arrive early in the morning when crowds are smaller and shopkeepers are actively working.
The Royal Palace still functions as an official residence today, making it one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited royal palaces. This active use sets it apart from many other historical palaces that are now museums or ruins.
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